Hi all,

On the 16th September, and to co-incide with Ramadan (no, we are not turning Muslim, however this is where the idea has come from) Dom and I are going to do a fast from sunrise to sunset, which means from 4:42am until approx. 7:15pm.

We are doing this to raise money for Street League.  For more info on Street League, please visit: www.streetleague.co.uk

The fast is not only about abstaining from food, but it is also a self discipline in all aspects of life. Whilst fasting one is to avoid the following:

• drinking,
• eating
• smoking
• sexual intercourse
• ignorant and indecent speech,
• arguing and fighting,
• lustful thoughts
• swearing

Without observing this standard obligation, fasting is rendered useless, and is seen simply as an act of starvation

Fasting is intended to teach people patience and self-control in their personal conduct, to help control passions and temper, to provide time for meditation and to strengthen one's faith. Fasting also serves the purpose of cleansing the inner soul.

One of the remote aims of fasting is to sympathize with those less fortunate ones who do not always have food and drink readily available to them.

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

Please help!  Either sponsor a set amount, or perhaps even £1 for each hour we are successful.  It's going to be tough!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Street League gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now!